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Let's try sailing - no experience needed

Since 1996 we have introduced thousands of people to sailing . Try it out for the first time, or expand your experience by choosing a different vessel or a new destination. People come for all sorts of reasons from the sheer romance of escaping to sea, meeting like minded travellers or wanting to one day own their own boat.

'Hands on' sailing holidays - you are the crew !

Classic Sailing practice what we preach with our own vessel 'Eve of St Mawes' based in Cornwall. With only 6 guests it is definitely ‘hands on’ sailing and full participation. The level of activity and involvement varies between vessels & voyage types but we chose the vessels with the right customer ethos where you feel part of the crew from the first day you join.

Short breaks - restore, recharge & re-discover

‘Something Different for the Weekend’ as one of our favourite travel journalists Andrew Eames describes a 3 day Classic Sailing voyage in his latest travel book.. We run plenty of ‘Is it For Me ?’ short taster voyages where the good company, freshly cooked food and fresh sea air are just as much part of the holiday as the scenery and sailing.

RYA Courses - for leisure, lifestyle change or career

We offer a unique sailing school on wooden boats with bowsprits and blocks and tackles. What we teach is good seamanship and an awareness of your surroundings that is as relevant on a gaff cutter as a modern yacht. If you are looking for a career change we can advise you on all aspects from setting up a sailing business to deckhand on a tall ship or super yacht.

Unspoilt destinations & wildlife - explore under sail

Where do you want to go ? Travelling by boat and the freedom to anchor enables us to visit some special locations, get very close to nature and leave no trace when we leave. We can bring out the explorer in you, whether you chose little hops around the bay, epic expeditions across oceans or our favourite pastime of island hopping.

Longer expeditions, GAP year or personal challenge

The beauty of sailing is you can plan to go somewhere, set a challenge like crossing the equator, but you never really know what will happen each day. Who knows what images you might see, the emotions that might surface, or the life changing lessons you learn. Pretty much the same as embarking on a GAP year, travelling independently or going on an expedition. It's Exciting. Carpe Diem.

 Bowsprits, blocks and tackles,  the beauty of a bye-gone era

Classic Sailing is run by skippers who love traditionally rigged boats and sailing ships. Our mission is to share our enthusiasm for these beautiful craft and seek out the best opportunities for you to sail these historic vessels and authentic replicas in fantastic places. When you join as voyage crew you are preserving maritime skills and giving a working future to traditional vessels out on the water.